greylyn Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Another chanter here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) Oh Bev...I am so sorry... She does look like she's doing okay though. Many prayers. Edited October 18, 2007 by Snowy8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 She's laying on her 'bad' side Is she mad?? I hope not! :eek I had a horrible time getting Lori Ann to lay on her 'good' side when she had all the sutures in her flank from a chow attacking her on a walk It hurt me just to watch her, but she insisted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 She must be reasonably comfortable laying on 'it' because she's gone to sleep Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 She must be reasonably comfortable laying on 'it' because she's gone to sleep You did say more than once she was a wee bit daft, didn't you? Glad the sweetie is able to slumber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximum Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 My goodness, I just saw this trhead - what a roller coaster ride reading it through! From diagnosis to surgery to recovering at home! I am so sorry that the darling Darcy has cancer but I'm sooooo, so glad to hear she is doing as well as she is. Many, many good thoughts coming across the pond for her continued healing and for future good check-ups! Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 QUOTE(Sirocco_Nikki @ Oct 17 2007, 11:34 AM) Her incision looks really good. Starting the 'pain-free-infection-free-fast-healing-while-kicking-cancer-hiney' chant. I'll join in on that chant. Me too! Me three! Me four! Her incision looks really good. I guess she's comfy if she's laying on that side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luluaz Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 The garden visit didn't happen because she refuses to move and she was getting stressed, so we've just left it for now. If she wees in her bed it doesn't matter. I just don't want her to be upset by doing it there. Can you set up a make-shift "garden", with an old rug or whatever, so that she doesn't have to soil herself but can wee close by? Also, is she on any pain meds?? Dyce was "different" for a few days after the amp, and I always thought he was coming to terms with it.... I am so proud of you, making the decision and acting on it as you did, saving your sweet Darcy's life! Continued prayers for optimal health and sweet ZZZZZZZZZZZ's for Mom and Dad! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HHDesigns Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Sweet Darcy - I'm glad you are home sweet home!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I am so sorry we are late seeing this, we are still praying for strength for you and Darcey! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Just getting back to GT. So glad to hear Darcy is home and things are going (relatively) well. many more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 QUOTE(Sirocco_Nikki @ Oct 17 2007, 11:34 AM) Her incision looks really good. Starting the 'pain-free-infection-free-fast-healing-while-kicking-cancer-hiney' chant. I'll join in on that chant. Me too! Me three! Me four! Count me in as number five! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) No garden visits took place during the night as she refused all attempts to get her to move. We are still at the same stalemate situation this morning Spoke to the vet to report that she's laying on her 'bad' side and he said that was normal and that it was fine. I said it makes my hair stand on end. (small snort) I also reported that she'd not been out and he wasn't overly concerned (although he understood that we were concerned!) I asked about blood tests or other tests to detect stinky cells and he said there are tests which can be done but they are not very specific (and therefore not very helpful). I also asked about chemo and he will refer us if we want referring but he explained that in animals, the dose is kept low so as not to make them feel ill - but because it's a low dose, it tends not to really offer much in the way of killing anything that's lurking. He said it could buy some time but not offer a cure. Given that a nd given that we don't actually know if there *is* anything lurking - and then given that it doesn't offer much other than maybe some weeks if something *is* lurking, I think we may well not go ahead with that. But then I may change my mind by this afternoon. I know that protocols may be different in different parts of the world but this is what happens here and for the moment, I'm still pondering and I will chat to the vet about it some more (and so some reading). Darcy has now had her Rimadyl (in sausage, even though its a paletable tablet because she wasn't for paleting it in any way without sausage assistance) followed by breakfast of a tin of recovery diet and two scambled eggs. A garden visit will follow once we've plucked up courage the tab has had time to work. I need to add this edit regarding chemo:- I realise that others here do have dogs on chemo and I'm not suggesting that it's not right for them or that it won't do good for them but that here, these are the feelings about what is on offer for our dogs. We all do what we think is in our own dogs best interests - and long may that continue. Edited October 18, 2007 by Bevd Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 More healing thoughts for Darcy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) Bev, this is encouraging news about Darcy - but oh so hard on you and Marc watching her recovery. Lots of good thoughts & hugs going to you during this very trying time. Darcy - you sweetheart - feel much better soon! Edited October 18, 2007 by Fiona3 Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 It must be chilling to watch her lay on the side that had surgery, but if it is something she wants/needs to do, and as the vet said it's normal, then maybe she gets some comfort from it. I hope she can sleep deeply and restfully. With a little more time, I am sure she will be up and outside to the garden again. Wishing you Marc and Darcy much courage and strength during these days . Kisses to sweet Darcy . Hoping that the cells didn't spread and for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'm glad she's eating, I guess when she is ready for a garden visit she will let you know. You have had a lot thrown at you in a short period of time, I think you guys are handling it really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Darcy has now had her Rimadyl (in sausage, even though its a paletable tablet because she wasn't for paleting it in any way without sausage assistance) followed by breakfast of a tin of recovery diet and two scambled eggs. Sending many hugs for you, Marc and sweet Darcy!! Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hugs and kisses for Darcy. Carol Ann Quote Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 We all do what we think is in our own dogs best interests - and long may that continue. I'm glad to hear Darcy made it through the night with few problems. She will no doubt get up to "potty" when she needs to. It is amazing how long they can hold it though, esp when under duress, like post-surgery... or rainstorms. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Eh up After much puffing, panting, pushing and shoving (and that was just from us), Darcy was hoisted up and trundled outside whereupon she did a poo (Sorry for sharing but you need to know these things). She had a potter around (supported walking as you can see, not walking by herself yet) and then during her little break before she came back in, she ate some pate off a spoon for being a good girl. Then she came back in and totally bypassed her bed and aimed for the living room door to go out with the other dogs who were waiting in the hall (where I had shoved them) for their walk I got that bit on video which I will add later today. She was eventually turned around and pointed towards her bed and she went in and lay down on the wrong side again She is now asleep. Below is a close up pic of the wound today so skip past if you want to avoid it Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 OH Sweet sweet girl, I am so proud of you! Her incision looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Oh honey...You have been through so much and you are so brave...so good...so precious. Get some needed rest sweetheart and soon you will be going for walks and running with the wind and you won't even notice that you have one leg missing...all of those things will come in time...right now rest...eat...potty...and let the healing begin. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loveagrey Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Good for you Darcy!!!!! Don't push too hard though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Darcy what a sweet brave girl. More prayers and gentle hugs coming to you. Her incision looks great considering how short a time it's been. Take care, and get lots of well deserved rest, both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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